Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
We have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our dynamic Inpatient Team at Dorset County Hospital Foundation Trust. The post is full time, working 37.5 hours per week and will involve assessment, treatment and management of patients with communication and swallowing difficulties. This job is ideal for anyone who is about to qualify or is recently qualified, would like to have experience working with adults or we can support someone wanting to return to practice.
Main duties of the job
The post involves providing Speech and Language assessment and rehabilitation for patients at Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester. There will be opportunities to develop your skills in all clinical areas including Stroke, Acute in-patients, Cancer services, Voice, Head and Neck and Critical care. You will be fully supported to complete your dysphagia competencies and will have the opportunity to develop skills in instrumental assessment to support your clinical practice.
You will be joining an established Speech and Language Therapy Team who work alongside Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Dietitians and Therapy Support Workers supported by a Clinical Lead Therapist. You will be encouraged to take an active role in current projects, including service development and evaluation, internal and external training, audit and research review.
You will be working in a rewarding and challenging clinical environment and will be responsible for taking students when established within the team. The therapies department at Dorset County Hospital is committed to ensuring staff feel supported with their wellbeing and career progression through supervision, appraisal, in-house and external training and leadership development.
About us
The Therapies Service at Dorset County Hospital is an integrated Therapies Service working together to ensure that Therapies provision is the best that it can be, balancing quality and resourcing to provide and improve patient centred services. Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a modern District General Hospital offering an excellent working environment. Much of West Dorset is designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty, and the Jurassic coastline is protected by World Heritage status. There are numerous beaches within easy reach, and Portland Harbour (host of 2012 Olympic Sailing) promotes a wide range of water sport activities. The area is largely rural, with good rail and road links. The closest airport is situated in Bournemouth. We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in groups which are under-represented in our organisation.
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
* Degree or working towards a degree in Speech and Language Therapy
* Registered Member of HCPC and RCSLT
* Evidence of experience in specialist area
* Completed or working towards dysphagia competencies
Knowledge and Experience
* Clinical experience with adults with acquired neurological conditions
* Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
* General IT Skills
Skills and Abilities
* Evidence of ability to practice as a competent practitioner
* Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and patients
* Driving licence with access to car
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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